Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleHuman Resources Specialist 3 Labor Relations

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90931 to $114940 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - LR

52 Washington Street, North Building

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 52.6 transfer.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Duties Description Under the direction, supervision and guidance, or with consultation, of Labor Relations management, the incumbent will independently perform a wide range of duties in the administration of the Labor Relations program. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible for all labor relations activity in a geographic grouping of programs, offices and/or youth residential facilities, which includes employee discipline, agency level grievance administration, local labor/management activity, assist with health and safety activities, assist GOER staff in preparing the state’s case at improper practice hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), conduct disciplinary proceedings.

• Serve as a resource for program managers and supervisors concerning contractual interpretations, disciplinary matters, policy and procedure interpretation, administration of contract provisions and local labor/management issues.

• Provide advice and assistance to program managers and supervisors to ensure proper interpretation and administration of contract provisions.

• Review discipline investigations, including time & attendance matters and make recommendations on appropriate corrective action.

• Responsible for special projects and agency level labor/management committee assignments.

• Act as the liasion with the legal office on issues involving employee relations activity, including litigating: disciplinary matters, grievance determinations, Anti-Discrimination Investigations Division and Division of Human Rights complaints and IG’s office determinations.

• Present and/or assist in the presentation of counseling and discipline training for supervisors, managers and Supervisory Institute.

• May supervise lower-level staff.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Additional Comments Travel, including overnight, may be required: 5-10%
Free Parking
Telecommuting options available – details to be discussed at the interview

Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MAA

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.